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Category: Guest Opinion

The seasons remind me of Christ

Posted on Nov 20, 2025Nov 18, 2025 in Guest Opinion
The seasons remind me of Christ

By Sam Aitchison The Church is Alive!   As people receive ashes on Ash Wednesday, the distributor usually says, “remember …Read More

It’s up to us to tell the stories now

Posted on Nov 13, 2025Nov 11, 2025 in Guest Opinion
It’s up to us to tell the stories now

By Lindsay Steele Guest Column I was working from home on Oct. 31 when my husband walked in with shocking …Read More

Theology and the Siena cathedral

Posted on Nov 6, 2025Nov 4, 2025 in Guest Opinion
Theology and the Siena cathedral

By Patrick Schmadeke Evangelization in the World Today Last month my wife and I were in Siena, Italy. The trip …Read More

Appendicitis and solidarity

Posted on Oct 30, 2025Oct 28, 2025 in Guest Opinion
Appendicitis and solidarity

By Sarah Callahan Gray Space Graces As I write this, I am recovering from an appendectomy. A week ago, life …Read More

Finding God amid the mess

Posted on Oct 23, 2025Oct 21, 2025 in Guest Opinion
Finding God amid the mess

By John Cooper Guest Column “Dear John, Hello. My life is a mess. One of my children is hooked on …Read More

Beyond busy: a reflection on retreat

Posted on Oct 16, 2025Oct 14, 2025 in Guest Opinion
Beyond busy: a reflection on retreat

By Sam Aitchison The Church is Alive! Every once in a while, there’s a coincidence in my life that seems …Read More

Finding meaning in Franciscan beauty

Posted on Oct 2, 2025Sep 30, 2025 in Guest Opinion
Finding meaning in Franciscan beauty

By Fr. Bud Grant SAU Theological Perspective Among other earthly delights, October gives us the Feast of the Patron Saint …Read More

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